Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City
Overview
In this tour you'll travel back in time to the XV through XVII century, with its cobblestone streets, catholic churches and convents, unique monuments and gastronomy.
Today we enjoy all that heritage, join us.
Inclusions
- Private Transportation For The Group
- Professional Tour Guide for Antigua Guatemala Visit
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fee to San Jose Ruins
- Entrance Fee to Capuchinas Convent
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
We'll start this experience from your hotel in Guatemala City. So sit tight and enjoy the views from the city until we arrive to Antigua Guatemala.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua, Guatemala Al final de la 1ª Avenida Norte, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
This hill is the perfect spot to start our tour in Antigua Guatemala.
We'll hike approximately 15 minutes up to get a great bird eye view of the city surrounded by 3 stunning volcanoes.
Good physical condition is required, if not we will start our tour from La Merced Church.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia de La Merced, 5a Avenida Norte y 1a Calle Poniente Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
This is a beautiful yellow church and the best example of Baroque Guatemalan architecture. The church dating from the 18th century is one of the most beautiful in Antigua Guatemala. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden, handicraft sales, and great cafes that offer authentic "Antigüeño" coffee (coffee from Antigua Guatemala) that has chocolate notes due to its roasting process.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, 5a Avenida Norte 28, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
We will move on to the most famous point in Antigua Guatemala: The Arch Street, where the Santa Catalina Arch is located. This place has become the symbol of Antigua and the central image on most postcards. In its origins, this arch was built by the Santa Catarina Mártir Convent in 1693. It has a secret that you will discover in this first-class tour. Get ready to take jaw-dropping photos!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia del Carmen, Avenida Norte S/N 3a Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
The history of El Carmen Church dates back to 1683 when the city council granted authorization for the construction of a temple under the invocation of Our Lady of Carmen.
AMAZING HANDICRAFT MARKET
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: ChocoMuseo La Antigua, 4a Calle Poniente # 8 Frente al parque central, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Visitors will learn more about the Chocolate history, and will be able to buy chocolates and many other Cacao products.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Plaza Central Park, Plaza Mayor City Center, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
When we arrive in Antigua Guatemala, you will feel that you go back in time, observe and contemplate the majestuosity of the Water Volcano looming in the background of the city, and the old cobbled streets and the more than 500 years architecture. We begin our walking tour from the Central Park of the Plaza de Antigua Guatemala, which is the center of the city, also surrounded by the most important buildings
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Catedral de San Jose, Calle Oriente 5a Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Is a Roman Catholic Church in Antigua Guatemala. In this cathedral you'll walk through its ruins and witness the vestiges left by the many earthquakes suffered throughout its history.
Pass By: Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande, Calle Oriente, 1a Avenida Sur 7a, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
This church and convent of San Francisco helds the story of one of the most important characters in Antigua Guatemala: Santo Hermano Pedro. We´ll walk through the convent ruins, beautiful well preserved gardens and main antique rooms of the church.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- All our vehicles are being sanitized and cleaned on a daily basis. Please feel safe with our staff, we are taking all the appropriate measurements for your and our safety.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Wonderful experience with a great guide. I highly recommend that you specifically ask for Carla to be your tour guide. She was knowledgeable, warm, welcoming, and caring. She was a subject matter expert on all things Antigua and Guatemala. She helped us interact with local communities and shops. ...
Wonderful experience with a great guide. I highly recommend that you specifically ask for Carla to be your tour guide. She was knowledgeable, warm, welcoming, and caring. She was a subject matter expert on all things Antigua and Guatemala. She helped us interact with local communities and shops. I couldn't have asked for a better day in Antigua!! Highly recommend this tour!Explained everything to detail! Answered all our questions on the stops we made! Totally recommend this service! Worth every penny!🤩
Explained everything to detail! Answered all our questions on the stops we made! Totally recommend this service! Worth every penny!🤩Great trip! Our guide had a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend this tour. The city was stunning.
Great trip! Our guide had a wealth of knowledge. I would highly recommend this tour. The city was stunning.Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!
Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!AmaZing experience Ruben was great. Had amazing time and the story of the town was very well told, he took us right to the right places.
AmaZing experience Ruben was great. Had amazing time and the story of the town was very well told, he took us right to the right places.Had such a great time visiting Antigua Guatemala. It was absolutely amazing! Very colorful city with rich culture and tradition! Really enjoyed and the tour guide Karlita was amazing! Very friendly and welcoming to me as a solo traveler! Definitely would recommend this tour!
Had such a great time visiting Antigua Guatemala. It was absolutely amazing! Very colorful city with rich culture and tradition! Really enjoyed and the tour guide Karlita was amazing! Very friendly and welcoming to me as a solo traveler! Definitely would recommend this tour!